D-Link AirPlus XtremeG Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge DWL-G810 User manual

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Model: AirPlus XtremeG Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge DWL-G810

Category: Networking

Type: User manual

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DWL-G810

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D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G

DWL-G810

High-Speed 802.11g

Building Networks for People

Ethernet Wireless Bridge

Contents

Package Contents ................................................................................3

Introduction............................................................................................4

Wireless Basics....................................................................................6

Getting Started......................................................................................9

Web Configuration ..............................................................................11

Troubleshooting...................................................................................17

Technical Specifications ......................................................................23

Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................25

Warranty .......................... ...................................................................26

Contents of Package:

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G810

High-Speed 802.11g Ethernet Wireless Bridge

Manual and Warranty on CD

Ethernet Cable

Package Contents

System Requirements for Configuration:

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A computer or laptop with an Ethernet adapter. (We recommend that

you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-G810.)

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If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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Quick Installation Guide

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A current web-browser (e.g., Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape

Navigator 7.0 or later) for configuration

For Use: You will need an Ethernet-enabled device such as a laptop or desktop computer,

network printer or set top box. The DWL-G810 will transform virtually any Ethernet device

into a wireless device, enabling wireless communication over your network or in an Ad-

Hoc/Peer-to-Peer mode.

Introduction

The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G810 High-Speed Ethernet Wireless Bridge is an

802.11g high-performance, wireless device that can be implemented in a variety of ways

by converting an Ethernet connection into one that is capable of wireless connectivity.

For devices with a built-in Ethernet port, the DWL-G810 provides a cost-effective way to

gain wireless connectivity, virtually transforming wired devices into wireless units! Connect

any Ethernet-enabled device to an existing 802.11g wireless network (achieving a

maximum wireless signal rate of up to

54Mbps*) using the DWL-G810. (The DWL-G810

is also backwards compatible with 802.11b devices.)

Typical applications include connecting a printer to a wireless network and connecting

Ethernet-enabled devices (such as set top boxes) to a Wireless Local Area Network

(WLAN). Simply connect the DWL-G810 to the Ethernet (RJ-45) port of a network device,

such as a network storage device, Internet camera, network printer, network scanner, or

other similar device. Using the DWL-G810 allows the flexibility of placing network devices

in remote locations while maintaining a high-speed connection.

Whether you are using the DWL-G810 in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode, you can use the

convenient Setup Wizard for easy installation. Please refer to the Quick Installation

Guide that is included with your purchase for instructions on how to use the Setup Wizard.

Please read through this manual if you would like to learn more about wireless technology

and enjoy the high-speed wireless possibilities available to you with the DWL-G810

High-Speed Ethernet Wireless Bridge!

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput

will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

Features & Benefits

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Transforms an Ethernet device into a wireless device

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Fully compliant with the 802.11b standard and interoperable with all

existing 802.11b-compliant and 802.11g compliant devices

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Equipped with one 10/100 Ethernet port, Auto-MDI/MDIX

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Quick and Simple connectivity via Ethernet

Five times faster - achieves a maximum wireless signal rate of up to

54Mbps*; up to 5x faster than conventional 802.11b networks, when used with

other 802.11g devices

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Encryption to provide a level of security for data transfers

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Easy web-based configuration when changing settings

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Supports Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure modes

LEDs

Wireless Link/Act – a steady

Green light indicates a wireless

connection. A blinking light

indicates that the DWL-G810 is

receiving/transmitting from/to the

wireless network.

Power – a steady

Green light indicates a

proper connection to a

power source.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput

will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and

compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access

wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want,

when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking

brings.

A WLAN is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals

instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments,

and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to

utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently.

Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven

to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless

adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as

Ethernet adapter cards.

People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location

within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time

information can significantly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs – WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and

relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation.

WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and

easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless

technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or

office.

With the DWL-G810 you can provide instant wireless access to the LAN (Local Area

Network) for Ethernet-enabled devices. With an Ethernet (CAT5) cable simply connect

the DWL-G810 to the Ethernet port of a network device (such as a printer or web camera)

to establish a wireless connection with another device equipped with a wireless network

adapter set to Ad-Hoc mode.

If you are planning a larger wireless network, D-Link offers a wide array of products for

most of your wireless local area network (WLAN) needs. In this section, we discuss

typical WLANs and their components. Much of the advice given here may be helpful in

setting up the DWL-G810. It may also give you some ideas, if you plan to expand your

wireless network.

The DWL-G810 is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b wireless products, which include:

D-Link Air DWL-650,D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+,

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650

2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520, D-Link Air DWL-520, D-Link

AirPlus DWL-520+

2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers

D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2000AP

2.4GHz Wireless Access Points

D-Link AirPlus DI-614+, DI-714P+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624 and

D-Link Air Xpert DI-774

Wireless Broadband Routers

Standards-Based Technology

The DWL-G810 High-Speed Ethernet Wireless Bridge utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g

standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It achieves

a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing

OFDM technology.

This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will

be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your

network without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speed

digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)

technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals

that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM

reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-

G810 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest

speed and range possible.

The DWL-G810 is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you

have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in that network will be compatible with

802.11g devices at speeds up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range.

Wireless Basics (continued)

Scalability – WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of

specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range

from Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure

networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of

wireless devices deployed.

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as

conventional Ethernet network devices.

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*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput

will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

Installation Considerations

The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G810 lets you access your network using a

wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind,

however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that

the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending

on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or

business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical

devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G810 and other network

devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-G810’s range

from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls

or ceilings is minimized.

Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick

(.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At

a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so

that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an

angle) for better reception.

Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum

studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and

computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or

open doorways and not other materials.

Wireless Basics (continued)

Getting Started

With its default settings, the DWL-G810, when activated, will connect

with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products, right out of the box.

There are basically two modes of networking:

Infrastructure – using an access point or router

Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-

Peer communication, using wireless network adapters on

each computer, such as two or more DWL-G520 Wireless

Network Adapters

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This example illustrates an Ad-Hoc setup. Simply connect the DWL-G810 (refer to the

Quick Installation Guide) to your Ethernet-capable network device and you will be able

to connect wirelessly with other devices also connected to DWL-G810’s.

Getting Started (continued)

This example illustrates an Infrastructure setup. To connect the DWL-G810 to a wireless

network with a wireless router or access point, please refer to the printed Quick Installation

Guide included with the product. Web configuration is required to connect the DWL-G810.

Infrastructure Mode

Web Configuration

If you are incorporating the DWL-G810 into a network that contains all D-Link

devices, you do not need to use the Web Configuration utility. With its default

settings, the DWL-G810 will connect with other D-Link 802.11b or 802.11g devices

that are set to their default settings, with no configuration needed!

If your network contains devices other than D-Link devices, or if you wish to configure

the DWL-G810, you will need to do the following before using the Web Configuration

Utility:

Requirements for using the DWL-G810’s Web

Configuration Utility

You will need a JavaScript-enabled web-browser such as the Internet Ex-

plorer 6.0 or later, or the Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later.

The computer that you are using for initial configuration must have an IP

address within the same range as the IP address of the DWL-G810. The

DWL-G810 has a default IP address of 192.168.0.30 with a subnet mask of

255.255.255.0

You will need to assign a static IP address to the computer that you are

using to configure the DWL-G810, within the IP address range of the

DWL-G810. For example, you can assign a static IP address of 192.168.0.2

with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 to the computer you will use for

configuration. (Please refer to the Appendix section of the Quick Installation

Guide.)

Factory Default Settings for the DWL-G810

Operating Mode:

Infrastructure

SSID: default

Channel:

Transmission rates:

Auto

Encryption:

Blank (no password needed)

Administrator Password:

IP Address Mode:

Static

IP Address:

IP Subnet:

username:

admin

255.255.255.0

192.168.0.30

Web Configuration (continued)

Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-G810, you can access the

Configuration Utility by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the

DWL-G810. The DWL-G810 default IP address is shown below:

Open the Web browser.

Type in the IP address of the access point.

(The IP address shown in this example is the

default setting. Use this IP address when

connecting to a network consisting of other

D-Link devices set to their default settings. If you

have changed the IP address of the DWL-G810

to conform to a network other than one with

D-Link devices, at their default setting, then input

that IP address in the Web browser, instead of

the default IP address shown.)

Type admin in the User name field.

Leave the Password blank.

Click OK.

The Home window will

appear. Please refer to

the Quick Installation

Guide, included with your

purchase, for more

information regarding the

Setup Wizard,

accessible here. Once

you have completed the

configuration of the

DWL-G810, the current

settings will be displayed

in this window

http://192.168.0.30

Operating Mode:

Select Ad-Hoc or

Infrastructure.

AP Name: You may choose

to rename your DWL-G810,

especially if you have more

than one access point on your

network.

SSID: The Service Set

Identifier is a unique name

that identifies a network. All

devices on a network must

share the same SSID name

in order to communicate. If

you choose to change the

SSID from the default

setting, input your new SSID

name in this field. The SSID

can be up to 32 characters in

length.

Network

Web Configuration (continued)

Wireless

This window displays the

default settings of the DWL-

G810. The default IP address

is 192.168.30. If you select

Dynamic IP Address, you

will obtain a dynamic IP

address from a DHCP server

on your network.

The Subnet Mask is

255.255.255.0. Input the IP

address of the Gateway (the

router on your network.)

Click Apply if you have

made any changes.

Channel: Devices communicating in Ad-Hoc mode must be set to the same channel.

WEP Encryption: Select Enable Encryption to use WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

on the network. All devices on the network must share the same WEP selection – either

Enable or Disable, and they must share the same WEP key. The WEP key is generated

from ASCII or Hexadecimal entries that are either 64-bit or 128-bit in length. When

enabling encryption, select the Key Type (ASCII or Hexadecimal) and then input the

appropriate digits or letters. Keys are case sensitive. You can create up to 4 keys.

Select the key you wish to use.

Tx Rate: Select the transmission rate for the network.

Authentication:

Open System – communicates the key across the network.

Shared Key – devices must have identical WEP settings to communicate.

Click Apply if you have made any changes or additions.

Web Configuration (continued)

Wireless (continued)

Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for

representing English letters as numbers from 0-127

Web Configuration (continued)

Administrator Settings: Change your password in this window. Re-enter the new

password to confirm. It can be up to 14 characters in length. Please keep a copy of your

password in a safe place.

Click Apply, if you have made any changes.

System Settings: The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local

hard drive by clicking Save. The saved file can be loaded back on the DWL-G810 by

clicking Browse. When you have selected the settings file, click Load.

Click Restore to return to Factory Default Settings.

Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade the firmware for the DWL-G810. Find upgrades to the

firmware at http://support.dlink.com. After you have downloaded a firmware upgrade to

your local drive, click Browse. Select the firmware and click Apply to complete the

upgrade.

Admin

Web Configuration (continued)

Help

The Help window displays information about each window in the Configuration menu.

When you change the settings in the Configuration menu, you will need to restart the

DWL-G810 for the changes to take effect.

Troubleshooting

If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP

address, please follow these instructions:

This section provides solutions to situations that can occur during the installation and

operation of the DWL-G810 High-Speed Ethernet Wireless Bridge.

1. How do I assign a static IP address in Windows XP/2000?

Please note that routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the

network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using

a DHCP-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.

Double-click on Control Panel.

Go to Start.

Double-click on Network Connections.

Troubleshooting (continued)

How do I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000?

(continued)

Right-click on Local Area

Connections.

Double-click Properties.

Click Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP).

Click Properties.

D-Link DWL-G650

Troubleshooting (continued)

How do I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000?

(continued)

Select Use the following IP

address.

Enter the IP address.

Enter the Subnet mask.

Enter the Default Gateway.

The Default Gateway is the

LAN IP address of the

wireless router. D-Link

wireless routers have a LAN

IP address of 192.168.0.1

Select Use the following

DNS server address. Enter

the LAN IP address of the

wireless router. (D-Link

wireless routers have a LAN

IP address of 192.168.0.1)

The IP addresses on your network must be

within the same range. For example, if one

computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2,

the other computers should have IP

addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and

192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all

the computers on the network.

Click OK.

You have completed the assignment of a static IP address in Windows XP/2000!

Troubleshooting (continued)

2. How do I assign a static IP address in Macintosh OSX?

Go to the Apple Menu and select

System Preferences.

Click Network.

Select Built-in Ethernet in

the Show pull-down menu.

Select Manually in the

Configure pull-down menu.

Input the static IP address, the

subnet mask and the router IP

address in the appropriate fields.

Click Apply Now.

You have completed the assignment of a

static IP address in Macintosh OS X!

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